Enugu ban social, political gatherings for fear of coronavirus

The Enugu state government on Tuesday banned all forms of social and political gatherings in the state.

This comes as the threat of coronavirus continues to worsen globally.

The ban was announced by Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi during a state-wide broadcast at the Government House, Enugu. 

He equally announced that civil servants and public servants would henceforth work from home.

Gov. Ugwuanyi said that with immediate effect, all educational institutions in the state stand closed, adding that “public officers/civil servants should work from home till further notice except health workers, forest guards, neighbourhood watch personnel, water corporation staff, waste management operatives, staff of Enugu state Emergency Management Agency, fire fighters and all those involved in essential services.”

He said in addition to the above measures, there would now be suspension of marriage and burial ceremonies, masquerade festivals, drinking bars, nightclubs and all group sporting and recreational activities.

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The governor further ordered that “all public transport operators in the state are to observe the following rules on passenger conveyance; commercial tricycle operators, not more than two passengers, commuter buses, not more than two passengers per seat and taxis with not more than three passengers.

“All public places to observe high level of hygiene by use of sanitizers and frequent hand washing as earlier advised by the Enugu state Ministry of Health.

“The law -enforcement agencies in the state have been directed to enforce strict compliance with the above stated measures.”

Governor Ugwuanyi advised residents of the state to make provisions for basic needs as they await further advice.